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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 5 - The Untold Story

Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons

Having battled back from injury to make the World Cup, the matchwinner’s goal was a deserved payoff for unsung sacrifices

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest World Cup failure leaves one predictable regret

The legendary Ronaldo’s World Cup dream is surely over, writes Richard Jolly, with the manager wasting another tournament by placing the 41-year-old’s interests ahead of the team

The Independent UK

How Two Substitutes Sent Spain Through and Ended Ronaldo's World Cup Story

Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in second-half stoppage time as Ronaldo's World Cup career ends; La Roja advance to face the USA or Belgium.

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Merino's late strike takes Spain past Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals

Mikel Merino scored in second half stoppage time at the Dallas Stadium on Monday to send Spain past Portugal into the last eight at the 2026 World Cup and end the World Cup career of Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.

Radio France Internationale

Portugal 0–1 Spain: Four Takeaways From Match That Could End Ronaldo’s International Career

A late goal from Spain substitute Mikel Merino decided the World Cup round of 16 match.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves pitch in tears as World Cup dream snuffed out for good

Mikel Merino scored late winner as La Roja edged past Selecao in last-16

Evening Standard

Last-gasp Merino strike gives Spain 1-0 win over Portugal in World Cup last 16

ARLINGTON, Texas: Spain ⁠substitute Mikel ⁠Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday and take theme into the quarter-finals, bringing the curtain ‌down on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

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Portugal vs. Spain Player Ratings: Merino Dashes Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream

Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike saw La Roja past their Iberian neighbors in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as Portugal crash out of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup by Spain on Monday evening. Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game in the 91st minute as Portugal suffered World Cup heartbreak. This is almost certain to be Ronaldo’s final World…

The Independent UK

Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out

Mikel Merino’s goal in the first minute of second-half injury time earned Spain a well-deserved 1-0 win against Portugal and a place in the quarter-finals

The Guardian - UK

Merino strikes late as Spain edge Portugal, drawing curtain on Ronaldo's World Cup career

Substitute Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as European champions Spain beat Iberian rivals Portugal in a tense last-16 encounter to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals and put an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage.

France 24

Arsenal star ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream as Spain beat Portugal

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The Independent UK

How to watch Spain vs Austria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lamine Yamal's side begin knockout campaign, team news

Dani Olmo and Pedro Porro start in place of Mikel Merino and Marcos Llorente as Spain take on Austria at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

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Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Austria—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

It’s been 25 years since Spain and Austria last locked horns in a competitive fixture.

The Guardian - UK

Fabián Ruiz: ‘It’s not important who plays, it’s important we support each other’

On the eve of their last-32 game with Austria, Fabián Ruiz tells Sid Lowe about Spain’s team spirit and finding his rhythm after injury

FourFourTwo

‘For me to be able to score in Stuttgart, and celebrate the same way my father did there, is the highlight of my career so far’ Mikel Merino on following in his father’s footsteps at Euro 2024

The Arsenal midfielder was able to emulate his father, 32 years on, when he scored in the Euro 2024 quarter-final

Sports Illustrated

Spain Player Ratings vs. Uruguay: Objective Achieved on Night to Quickly Forget

Luis de la Fuente’s men duked out a battling performance against frustrated opponents.

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‘We were enjoying every minute of Euro 2024 up until the final, we began to feel the pressure – it was do or die’ Mikel Merino opens up on Spain’s run to the European Championship

The Arsenal midfielder came off the bench during Spain’s win over England

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t panic’: Mikel Merino tells Spain to stay calm after Cape Verde setback

Midfielder says it is important the European champions have ‘humility’ after their disappointing draw against the tournament debutants

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success

Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites

FourFourTwo

‘I can name the whole Spain squad from the 2010 World Cup – they inspired us’ Mikel Merino on following in the footsteps of Spain’s Golden Age stars

The Arsenal midfielder is looking back to Spain’s Tiki-taka stars for his World Cup inspiration this summer

FourFourTwo

‘I read on social media that I was going to be played as a striker in our next game. I was honestly just laughing, but then one of the coaches said it might happen’ Mikel Merino on playing up front for Arsenal

The Spanish midfielder has been parachuted into the striker role on several occasions at Arsenal since his 2024 move to the Emirates

The Guardian - UK

Luis de la Fuente: ‘The appreciation for Spanish coaches should have happened ages ago’

Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talents

FourFourTwo

‘Lamine Yamal has matured a lot since the Euros. He’s probably the best in the world at the minute, but he can’t do it on his own’ Mikel Merino on his game-changing Spain team-mate

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal will turn 19 during this summer’s World Cup

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